South Dakota · 2025 Regular Session · Joint Resolution

SJR 502: Applying to the United States Congress for a convention of the states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution regarding the imposition of fiscal restraints on the federal government, further limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limiting the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials.

Did not advance Last action February 4, 2025: House of Representatives Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 29, NAYS 38 H.J. 188

Plain-language summary

SJR 502 is a joint resolution introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Applying to the United States Congress for a convention of the states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution regarding the imposition of fiscal restraints on the federal government, further limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limiting the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials. Primary sponsor: Curt Voight (Republican), Kyle Schoenfish (Republican), Taylor Rehfeldt (Republican), Tom Pischke (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Ernie Otten (Republican), Tony Kayser (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Kevin Jensen (Republican), Tamara Grove (Republican), Josephine Garcia (Republican), Aaron Aylward (Republican), Bobbi Andera (Republican), Jim Mehlhaff (Republican), Les Heinemann (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2025): House of Representatives Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 29, NAYS 38 H.J. 188.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Curt Voight (Republican); Kyle Schoenfish (Republican); Taylor Rehfeldt (Republican); Tom Pischke (Republican); and 11 more.